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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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